Nama anggota kelompok :

1. Yasmin Ferdianie Putri

2. Kristy Agatha Hasugian

Kelas : XI MIPA 2

Lake Toba

Lake Toba is one of the attractions in the province of North Sumatra. The lake is well known for
its scenic beauty surrounding by steep rocky walls. Regarding the history or origin of Lake Toba
is formed, according to research scientists, this lake formed by the eruption of the volcano
which is estimated to occur around 73,000-75000 years ago. As a result of the rest of the
volcanic eruption then formed this beautiful Lake Toba. Super eruptions resulting from this
volcano cause almost half the species of living things on this earth to die and extinct.

Vomit lava and volcanic ash from the eruption of the mountain is estimated at a number of
2800 cubic km. Even the resulting explosion is capable of affecting the world's greatest weather.
Mount eruption in Toba is a natural phenomenon that can not be thought of and imagined. The
beauty of Lake Toba itself is well known by many public.

Starting from the Asian region even the European continent often stop coming to see the
beauty of this lake. Even now in the current government, stretching to revive Lake tourism has
been re-launched. It appears that there have been many great events held in this Lake area. The
lake has about 1,130 kilometers square with 100 kilometers length, and 30 kilometers wide 505
meters depth.

Even for Southeast Asia, Lake Toba is the largest lake. Lake Toba is the ninth deepest lake in the
world. Most tourists or travelers come to this Lake through Medan by taking a plane at
Kualanamu International Airport. From this airport the tourists then headed to the town of
Parapat, the famous city of tourist destinations of Lake Toba.

Parapat offers many kind of bataknese cultural attractions equipped with complete
accommodation, such as resorts, hotels, easy access vehicles, restaurants and others. Known as
the second largest lake in the world, Lake Toba also has a crater lake called Samosir Island. This
island is believed to be about the size of Singapore.

Many other natural tourism objects presented around Lake Toba such as Lake Aek Natonang on
Samosir Island, beautiful Sipiso-Piso Waterfall, and Lake Sidihini. Lake Aek Natonang in Samosir
Island has a beautiful natural beauty with beautiful and calm water, in accordance with its name
Aek Natonang. Aek in Batak means Water, Natonang is interpreted as being quiet. In April or
until August, the sunny weather blanketed this Lake so that it makes a good time for the visitors.
And the most appropriate time to take pictures is in the morning before seven o'clock, or in the
afternoon after 16.00 WIB.